Episode 2 - Partner or Perish

In construction, collaboration is no longer optional , it’s survival. In this roundtable, industry leaders cut through the buzzwords and talk honestly about what it takes to work together in a sector still driven by fragmented contracts and competing interests. From trust and risk-sharing to the role of integrators, procurement, and culture, this session gets to the heart of why partnership is the difference between thriving and failing. Packed with sharp insights and real examples, it’s a conversation about building relationships as much as buildings.Join Alison Nicholl, Head of Constructing Excellence, as she hosts a panel featuring:Gavin Robinson – National Business Development Manager, Polypipe Building ServicesEdwin Richards – Product & Business Development, Tata Steel Building SystemsPhil Dufty – Business Development Manager, FramecladNick Cobray – Howard EngineeringAndrew Shepard – Managing Director, IbstockSean Morris – Group Technical Manager, LHC ProcurementMark Fenney – Howmet Fastening Systems